Ruhrbahn vs UDE Shuttle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruhrbahn
Earn rewards for eco-friendly travel in Essen and Mülheim. The app automatically tracks walking, cycling, and public transport use, calculating CO₂ and NOx savings. Redeem your earned points for vouchers with Ruhrbahn and local partners.
- Earn points for sustainable travel
- Automatic tracking of walking, cycling, public transport
- Calculates CO₂ and NOx emission savings
- Redeem points for vouchers
- Local partner discounts
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Bonus mobil belohnt umweltfreundliche Mobilität mit attraktiven Rabatten. Das Ziel: CO₂- und NOx-Emissionen (Kohlenstoffdioxid und Stickoxid) einsparen und die Städte Essen und Mülheim noch lebenswerter machen. Es ist ganz einfach: Du sammelst mit der bonus mobil-App automatisch Punkte, wenn du das Auto stehen lässt – dich also zu Fuß, mit dem Fahrrad oder den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln in Essen und Mülheim fortbewegst. Die bonus mobil-App erkennt automatisch deine umweltfreundlich zurückgelegten Wege und errechnet im Vergleich zu einer Autofahrt die entsprechende CO₂ und NOx-Einsparung. Die gesammelten Punkte (Klima-Moneten) kannst du in der bonus mobil-App gegen Gutscheine der Ruhrbahn und bei lokalen Kooperationspartnern eintauschen.
UDE Shuttle
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The UDE Shuttle app makes traveling with the University of Duisburg-Essen's shuttle service easier than ever. Designed for university staff, the app offers a convenient way to book rides, manage reservations, and stay informed with real-time updates. Features for Passengers: * Book a Shuttle: Reserve your ride quickly and easily. * Push Notifications: Get real-time updates on booking status, departure times, and any changes. * Booking Overview: Keep track of current and past rides at a glance. Features for Drivers: * Trip Log: Access your personal schedule with all upcoming rides. * Send Status Updates: Update ride status directly via the app. * Report Delays: Passengers are automatically notified of any delays. The UDE Shuttle app ensures smooth communication between passengers and drivers, making the university’s shuttle service more efficient, transparent, and predictable. Download now and enjoy a stress-free ride!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UDE Shuttle at every 3 weeks against Ruhrbahn's every 2 months. Ruhrbahn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruhrbahn ships an update every 2 months, UDE Shuttle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruhrbahn | UDE Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | highQ Computerlösungen GmbH | Locoslab GmbH |
In-app purchases
Ruhrbahn
No in-app purchases
UDE Shuttle
No in-app purchases
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